The lawyer elaborated that many wanted Rizieq to be arrested, whereas his supporters do not expect it to happen. The situation could spark a new conflict. “I sympathize with Habib Rizieq. He has let people mock him,” he said.

Sudjana said the charge against his client is police business. “If police see something wrong, they should arrest him already,” he said.

In Saudi Arabia, Rizieq Shihab gave sermons and visit several places. “He is an alumnus [of King Saud University],” the lawyer said.

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